Lab Technician - Microbiology Team Technician

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Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals.

At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE, we manufacture high quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of the Nebraska's Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow.

Benefits Include:

$500 Sign on Bonus

4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.

401(k) match with company profit sharing.

Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.

Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.

Position Summary

Schedule and conduct Environmental Monitoring to support manufacturing activities and for product release while following GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), QO (Quality Organization) and Regulatory procedures. Prepare media for Quality Control testing to support manufacturing activities and for product release while following batch records, QO, and GLP procedures. Perform sterility testing, water sample testing, moisture analysis and other various biological tests as needed. Perform routine glassware and apparatus preparation, washing and sterilization in compliance with specified Standard Operating Procedure.

Hours: 1st shift. Overtime, weekends, and holiday work may be required.

Position Responsibilities

Under close supervision, the Laboratory Technician will perform routine laboratory procedures using aseptic technique, in compliance with specifications in all Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Test Procedures used to support testing and release of product.

• Prepare aseptic and non-aseptic media for other groups within QO.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring in production areas.
• Perform Water Testing of production areas.
• Monitor processes and alert supervisory personnel of known or suspected quality problems.
• Practice basic aseptic laboratory procedures as per training and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Apply (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to assigned work.
• Learn and demonstrate understanding of basic sterilization principles.
• Learn and comply with regulatory requirements such as USDA, FDA, EU
• Perform sterility testing, water sample testing, moisture analysis and other various biological tests as needed.
• Assist in inventory management of laboratory supplies, assist in the equipment preparation and sterilization for laboratories as needed.
• Routine glassware and apparatus preparation, washing of glassware.
• Decontaminate materials from laboratories via autoclave sterilization.
• Sterilize glassware and other materials for use in laboratories.
• Pick up and delivery of laboratory equipment and glassware for cleaning and sterilization based on several communication channels and schedules.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Two years associate degree in science or
• One to two years relevant experience with relevant science-based college courses.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences/chemistry
• Experience with aseptic manufacturing environments
• Competent using Window-based applications, specifically MODA, SAP, LIMS, Process Runner, and Excel

Technical Skills and Competencies Required

Required:

• Basic Aseptic technique, Excellent Organization, Verbal and Written Communication skills, Experience in dishwasher and autoclave operation beneficial.
• Basic understanding of aseptic operation and microbiology.

Preferred:

• Experience with aseptic practices and aseptic manufacturing areas, Knowledge of MODA SAP, LIMS, Process Runner, and Microsoft Excel.

Physical Position Requirements

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds routinely, withstand long periods of standing, exposure to temperature. Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
• Exposure to high temperatures (autoclaves)Occasional need to sit, reach with hands and arms.
• Manual dexterity using hands and fingers.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision work.
• Occasional need to sit, reach with hands and arms.

Ability to work flexible hours, work weekend and overtime.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.